Weeknight service adjustments for rebuilding January 2-6, 2017

Advisory Effective: 1/2/17 - 1/4/17

Metrorail reconstruction continues Monday through Saturday this week with the following service adjustments beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Passengers at stations impacted by these service adjustments are asked to follow Passenger Information Display signs, station announcements or consult a Station Manager for any boarding location changes.

Red Line Red Line: Every 20-25 minutes

  • Monday through Thursday, single tracking between Friendship Heights & Medical Center to allow for rail fastener and stud renewal, joint elimination and leak mitigation.
  • Tuesday through Saturday, single tracking between Forest Glen & Wheaton to allow for communication cable installation.

Orange Line Orange Line: Every 20-25 minutes

Monday through Thursday, single tracking between McPherson Square & Foggy Bottom to allow for rail & fastener renewal and joint elimination.


Silver Line Silver Line: Every 20-25 minutes

Monday through Thursday, Silver Line trains will operate between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston stations only to accommodate rebuilding on the Orange & Blue lines.

Customers traveling to/from other stations should use Orange and/or Blue line trains to complete their trip. At Ballston, transfer between Silver and Orange line trains on the same platform.


Blue Line Blue Line: every 20-25 minutes

Monday through Thursday, single tracking between McPherson Square & Foggy Bottom to allow for rail & fastener renewal and joint elimination


Yellow Line Yellow Line: Regular weeknight service


Green Line Green Line: Regular weeknight service

Start times and work locations may change based on operational needs/conditions.
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